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Burton Caleb Litton 1753–1778 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Aug 1753

Birth Location: Botetourt County, Virginia

Death Date: 05 May 1778

Death Location: Fort Glade Hollow, Russell, Virginia

Father: John *

Mother: Sarah *

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Laughlin

Children(s): James Litton

The story of Burton Caleb Litton began in 1753 in Botetourt County, Virginia. In 1776, Burton Caleb Litton resided in Virginia, USA. Burton Caleb Litton married Elizabeth Laughlin, and had children including James Thomas Litton. Burton Caleb Litton passed away in 1778 in Fort Glade Hollow, Russell, Virginia.

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Biography

  • The story of Burton Caleb Litton began in 1753 in Botetourt County, Virginia.
  • In 1776, Burton Caleb Litton resided in Virginia, USA.
  • Burton Caleb Litton married Elizabeth Laughlin, and had children including James Thomas Litton.
  • Burton Caleb Litton passed away in 1778 in Fort Glade Hollow, Russell, Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Burton Litton's Ancestors

Self
Burton Litton
1753–1778
Birth Place: Botetourt County, Virginia
Parents
John Richard Litton Sr. *
1726–1804
Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Sarah (Ann Wilcoxen) *
1728–1808
Maryland
Grandparents
Caleb (Pollockfield Litton) *
1678–1763
Ottery St. Mary, Devonshire, England
Grace (Hartley Burton) *
1703–1792
Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
Michael Litton
1647–1720
Johanna Pollockfield
1650–1720
Thomas Burton
1675–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Michael Litton
1615–1680
Hannah Wilsone
1620–1690

Burton Litton's Descendants

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Burton (Caleb) Litton (15 Aug 1753–05 May 1778) m. Elizabeth Laughlin (07 May 1757–15 May 1828)
  1. 1. James (Thomas) Litton 1778–1854 m. Mary (Jane) Littleton 1779–1854
    1. 1. William (Burton) Lytton 1825–1905 m. Martha Mitchell 1847– m. Nancy (Ann) Collins 1829–1867
      1. 1. Harvey (B.) Lytton 1871– m. Matilda Grant 1861–
        1. 1. Otra (M.) Litton 1898– m. William (Henry) Harris 1882–1952
        2. 2. William (McKinley) Lytton 1896–
        3. 3. John (D.) Lytton 1900–
      2. 2. William (M.) Litton 1853–1934 m. Martha (Alice) Shoun 1856–1929 m. Jemima (Jane (Mima)) Osborne 1865–1935
        1. 1. Susie (Jane) Litton 1887–1966 m. Robert Hall 1874–
        2. 2. Cornelius (Andrew) Litton 1876–1957
        3. 3. Joseph (H.) Litton 1880–1898
        4. 4. Isaac (Mc.) Litton 1875–1875
        5. 5. William (H.) Litton 1891–1918
        6. 6. J. (Clyde) Litton 1895–1924
        7. 7. Millard (C.) Litton 1877–1958
        8. 8. Margaret (A. E. (Maggie)) Litton 1882–1941 m. John (W.) Powers 1867– m. xxx 1857–1921
        9. 9. Gertrude Litton 1893–
        10. 10. Alice Litton 1898–
        11. 11. Henry (Webster) Litton 1899–
    2. 2. Elijah (Smith) Litton 1810–1849 m. Sarah Gilleland 1808–1883

Burton Litton's Timeline

3 Records

1753
15 Aug 1753
Birth of Burton Caleb Litton in Botetourt County, Virginia
Botetourt County, Virginia
1776
1776
Age 23
Burton Caleb Litton resided here in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1778
05 May 1778
Age 25
Death of Burton Caleb Litton in Fort Glade Hollow, Russell, Virginia
Fort Glade Hollow, Russell, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1753
    Event Place: Botetourt County, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1776
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia Colonial Militia, 1651-1776, Vol. 2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 05 May 1778
    Event Place: Fort Glade Hollow, Russell, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.

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